More than 100 Chinese photographers capture images from the cradle of Chinese civilization in a new photo book

One Hundred Photographers Focus on Shaanxi, the latest addition to China Daily's Focus photo album series, reflects the northwestern province's long history and celebrated culture, the optimism and perseverance of its people, the beauty of its landscape, and the fast development of its economy and trade.

The album, which contains 186 photos by more than 100 photographers from across the country, and an exhibition of photos from the album, will be presented in Beijing on Friday by China Daily.

The ceremony is co-sponsored by Yonghong Group, Shaanxi GLAX and Beijing Chang'an Baiyun Hotel. Shaanxi "is the cradle of Chinese nationality and the Yellow River runs through the region", wrote Zhu Ling, publisher of China Daily, in the album's preface.

"The photo album appropriately demonstrates the region's progress in history, material life and people's lives." The One Hundred Photographers Focus photo album series, which has won two China National Book Prizes, was created by China Daily.

Mainly compiled by Wang Wenlan, China Daily's assistant editor-in-chief and vice-president of the China Photographers' Association, and supported by hundreds of experienced Chinese photographers, the series has published 10 other books.